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Notre Dame guard Demetrius Jackson told ESPN he is returning to school next season. Jackson, Auguste, Vasturia give Irish strong core. via Jeff Goodman of ESPN on Twitter
(Said Jerel McNeal) “I’ll probably end up doing Summer League with Phoenix and just use that as another opportunity to show what I can do and go do what the coaching staff asks. I’ll do whatever I need to do to stick around.” via NBA.com/Suns
Thanks to advice from former teammate Kobe Bryant, (Metta) World Peace joined Pallacanestro Cantu on Thursday, and was presented to the team’s fans at its Mapooro Arena. The 35-year-old World Peace, who won an NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2010, said he won’t quit playing professionally until he’s 40. via The Associated […]
In casting a wide net for candidates for its 2016 Olympic team, USA Basketball has handed out a slew of invites to new players for an upcoming mini-camp in Las Vegas, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com that USAB has extended invitations to Chicago’s Jimmy Butler, Memphis ‘ Mike Conley, Golden State’s Draymond Green […]
(Bradley) Beal just told me he’ll see after shootaround Fri morning how he feels. My guess is he’ll play. Beal confirmed what (coach Randy) Wittman said earlier in the day, his rt ankle swelling isnt an issue. via J. Michael of Comcast SportsNet on Twitter
Free agent guard Shane Larkin has agreed to a two-year, $3M deal with the Brooklyn Nets, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. Source: Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports
Phoenix has traded Marcus Morris, Reggie Bullock and Danny Granger to Detroit for future picks, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. The Pistons will send the Suns a 2020 second-round draft pick. So yes, the Suns are clearing salary cap space. The Suns have cleared $20M in salary cap space, allowing them to potentially sign LaMarcus […]
The postseason kicks off today! Here are some of the best individual matchups by position to keep an eye on throughout the first-round.
Basketball Insiders Previews: 3 Baylor vs. 14 Georgia State
“I think we’re the best team in the NBA at this point,” (Russell) Westbrook said Tuesday, in an example of Oklahoma City’s continued confidence in the face of adversity. “I think the group of guys we have, I think we have a good chance to win the NBA championship.” Source: Ben Golliver of Sports Illustrated